Breaking the Shackles of Family Curses: Deliverance and Liberation

The publication Breaking the Shackles of Family Curses: Deliverance from the Curses of Life (Paperback) by Franklin N Abazie highlights the struggle against spiritual and life obstacles. In a similar vein of community empowerment, Hood College presents its annual event.

Liberation Week 2022: Breaking Generational Curses

For more than 30 years, Hood College has proudly hosted Liberation. The theme for Liberation Week 2022 is Breaking Generational Curses. What originally began as the Liberation of the Black Mind conference in 1990 has since expanded to include various cultures and underrepresented groups.

Core Objectives and Social Impact

The effects of systemic prejudices and intergenerational trauma will be examined, while ways to promote upward mobility within underrepresented groups will be highlighted. Today, the week-long event is organized by a coalition of student organizations, including members of the Black Student Union, the Queer Student Union, The Feminist Student Union, the African Student Union and La Comunidad. Part celebration, part educational outreach, Liberation showcases how diversity benefits the Hood community and society at large.

From April 4-7, students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in a series of workshops and presentations. Topics range from toxic masculinity in the Hispanic community to gender and sexual identity. A special, intersectional alumni panel will also be sharing their experiences and discussing what the term “liberation” means to them. Historically, Liberation has drawn attendees from across the nation.

Schedule of Events

  • Monday, April 4: More Than Just My Name | 7 p.m. | Whitaker Commons | Queer Student Union
  • Tuesday, April 5: Toxic Male Traits in the Hispanic Community | 6:30 p.m. | Whitaker 220 | La Comunidad
  • Tuesday, April 5: Believe It or Not | 8 p.m. | Whitaker 220 | Feminist Student Union
  • Wednesday, April 6: African Americans are not Africans in American | 7:30 p.m. | Whitaker Commons | African Student Union and Hoodlum Steppers
  • Thursday, April 7: Am I Black Enough? | 9 p.m. | Whitaker 220 | Black Student Union

Historical Significance

Notable guest speakers have included the renowned writer, professor and activist Amiri Baraka, who spoke at Liberation in 1995. He told students, “You have to use your education to agitate, agitate, agitate against inequality.” Though the struggle for equality continues, Liberation remains a testament to the progress we have made.